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  • present tense form of rave (3rd person singular).

raves

NOUN
kudos
Synonyms
STRONGEST
applause
STRONG
PR credit distinction eminence esteem fame flattery glory honor illustriousness notability plaudits plum preeminence prestige prominence puff regard renown repute strokes
WEAK
laudation pat on the back pumping up
Antonyms
STRONG
condemnation denunciation dishonor disregard disrespect ill repute unimportance
WEAK
blame criticism
NOUN
plaudits
Synonyms
STRONG
acclaim acclamation accolade cheering cheers clapping commendation hand hurrahs kudos ovation praise rooting
WEAK
big hand laudation stamping standing ovation
Antonyms
STRONG
blame censure criticism disapproval silence

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Things ramped up further in the 1990s, with jungle, garage and drum & bass fuelling underground raves and clubs.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Humphrey’s high school coach, Lisa Lindley, raves about Humphrey’s speed and instincts.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Now 31, she’s dusting off the strategy to combat rising prices for drinks at concerts and raves.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Season 1 ran well under the radar of most viewers, but it received critical raves.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 31, 2025

He raves about them, about the amazing work Vincent is now doing, consistently.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman

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